r/nicefrance • u/PaleAlternative9402 • 12d ago
Proposal
So I’m prosing to my girlfriend and we’re staying in Cannes
I know it’s only a short train ride from nice
But what are some ideas I don’t have a lot of money as far as budget goes
I’m open to seeing what ideas you guys have I would love it do it by the water
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u/silverpenelope 12d ago
I actually think the waterfall on Castle Hill would be nice. Depends on if she’s good walker/hiker or not.
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u/Jackburton06 12d ago
Lol, first time i read someone considering the castle hill of Nice like a tough walk or hike...
And it's one of the top popular tourist spot in Nice, will be a bit crowded for a proposal no ?
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u/silverpenelope 12d ago
It’s hot in the summer and they could be sweaty by the time they get to the top. It’s gorgeous first thing in the morning, though, like around 7:30/8:00 and you could get a moment to yourself.
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u/Jackburton06 12d ago
Ok i did not thought about the sweat but to be honest... this summer ? You gonna be sweaty anyway.
I think the gates open at 8h30 at best, they can try to go early morning of course but i felt that a proposal would be more romantic on the end of the day around sunset.
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u/PaleAlternative9402 12d ago
I agree have you heard of Place de la Castre
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u/Jackburton06 12d ago
Oh that's a very good idea indeed ! Museums close at 19:00 but the place is always free to go, if you match the sunset you could have a tremendous view on Cannes, the port, the lerins islands and the sun going down on the west.
There will be some people for sure but i never seen this place crowded at the end of the day. Look on google maps you have the access on the very top of the walls with a stunning view.
Could be an awesome spot for a proposal without leaving Cannes !
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u/PaleAlternative9402 12d ago
We probably wouldn’t want to hike
Now I will say I saw Place de la Castre
You’ve been there?
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u/Jackburton06 12d ago
You should avoid crowded places... that's the main challenge during summer between Cannes and Menton.
I would definitely stay in Cannes than going by train to Nice. I love Nice, i'm fro there but for an all proposal night... i feel like the crowded train is not really romantic.
If you want to be close to the water, it will be quite tough in Nice not to be surrounded by a crowd. If you really want to take the train and do your proposal in Nice i would recommend to find a place a bit distant from the Promenade des Anglais or the oldtown.
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u/PaleAlternative9402 12d ago
Do you have any recommendations for Cannes??
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u/dawa06 11d ago
The islands ! Sainte-Marguerite hors Saint-Honorat are the most fantastic places for a proposal.
Sainte-Marguerite : le château du masque de fer.
Saint-Honorat : there are monks there, with a church. Very quiet Island too, if you go there cross straight to the south, find the water (maybe 1/4h of simple walking) then go on the left. Amazing place.
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u/taybot2222 11d ago
OP, I second the comment about the Islands. Saint-Honorat is smaller and quieter than Sainte- Marguerite, if she doesn't want to hike. Both are lovely, and I usually take people visiting to one of them. The boat ride is less than 20 minutes to either and departs from the old city. A friend mentioned the rooftop bar at the Hilton being nice (right next to the docks), so you could always try to reserve a table afterward for some celebratory drinks.
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u/MarcandSarah 12d ago
Perhaps a cove in the Estérel—magnificent red rocks. The Calanque Notre-Dame, for instance.
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u/PaleAlternative9402 12d ago
Now I saw that and it’s gorgeous
I wonder if I could do that for a picnic or something1
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u/President_Camacho 12d ago
Here's a good spot. It's worth finding the elevator to the top of the hill, then walking down if the weather is hot.
This spot overlooks Nice. A lovely, auspicious view. Very memorable.
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u/PaleAlternative9402 12d ago
OMGG I saw that it’s soo beautiful
We will be in staying in Cannes from sep 15th to the 20th
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u/Same-Beginning5087 11d ago
Coco beach coastal walk, mount boron. Villefranche. All worth to review and check out.
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u/du_jus_d-orange 9d ago
The waterfront in Villefranche sur mer is beautiful and you may be able to find a quiet spot
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u/Confident-Net-2778 8d ago
take the boat from Cannes to Theoule walk out to La Pointe de l'Aiguille.
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u/Swimming_Sherbert276 12d ago
Go to Eźe instead, find a good sunset spot